Born Kathleen Mary Griffin in 1960 in Oak Park, Illinois, world-famous comedian and actress Kathy Griffin packed her bags and headed to Los Angeles when she turned 18 to study drama at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. She soon became part of the comedy troupe, The Groundlings, and by the 1990s, she was performing as a stand-up comedian and landed guest spots on several television shows, including the hit series, Suddenly Susan, on NBC.
She landed her own series, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, in 2005 on the Bravo channel and managed to nail two Emmy Awards for the series before it ended in 2010. She won a Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 2014.
Upon entry of the mansion, you are welcomed by this foyer with marble floors, a large spherical pendant light, a couple of cushioned armchairs and a large painting on the wall. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the spacious hallway in between the family room and the kitchen fitted with a glass table topped with a large spherical pendant light that hangs from the beige cove ceiling. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the family room with a sofa, a couple of cushioned armchairs and a couple of tufted ottomans as coffee table that stand out against the gray area rug. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This view of the family room showcases the fireplace at the far wall with a white mantle that blends with the walls contrasted by the dark hardwood flooring. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is another view of the family room under a beamed ceiling and has large wall openings that lead to the covered patio. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the spacious living room with sets of sofas and cushioned armchairs under a beamed ceiling. There is also a small wet bar on the side paired with a couple of stools. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the massive chef’s kitchen with enough space for two kitchen islands. One of these is paired with stools for a breakfast bar and the other is topped with pendant lights from the beamed ceiling. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the formal dining room with a large white circular dining table surrounded by gray dining chairs and topped with round chandeliers. These are then complemented by the area rug on the dark hardwood flooring underneath. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the primary bedroom with a cottage bed across from the modern fireplace with dark marble housing underneath the TV. These stand out against the beige walls and ceiling brightened by the wall opening. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the other bedroom that has a brown cushioned headboard flanked by matching brown wooden bedside drawers topped with warm table lamps. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the bright white bathroom with a bathtub under the window. On the sides of the bathtub are built-in structures like shelves, a fireplace and a wall-mounted TV. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the walk-in closet with bright white wooden structures built into the walls surrounding the large island cabinet in the middle. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the home theater room with a large projector screen at the far end of the room across from rows of red leather theater chairs. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the 1,000-bottle wine cellar with large built-in wooden structures for wine storage. Across from these are a couple of French glass doors. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the covered patio at the side of the pool area. This is supported by a row of pillars and open walls to brighten the glass-top outdoor dining set and outdoor kitchen. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a look at the backyard from the vantage of the balcony. You can see here the wide grass lawn leading to the infinity-edge pool at the far end with its own lighting. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This closer look at the backyard showcases the side where there is a fire pit surrounded by comfortable outdoor armchairs with cushions. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a closer look at the infinity-edged pool at the far end of the backyard with a sweeping view of the mountains. There’s also a couple of lounge chairs at the side of the pool to better enjoy the scenery. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a view of the back of the house from the vantage of the pool. You can see here the covered areas at the side of the house supported by rows of pillars and the balcony above. These are then complemented by the surrounding green landscaping. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Griffin has been praised over the years by Forbes and other financial leaders for paying cash for the real estate she has purchased and her dream home in Bel Air, California, is no exception. The comedian plunked down hard-earned cash for the home in 2016 that is situated in a neighborhood known for its celebrity residents. The home is now on the market and is priced at $15.9 million.
The Mediterranean-style, 13,336 square-foot mansion boasts a grand foyer that is welcoming and inviting with marble floors and several oversized, plush chairs. The foyer features skylights and a beautiful curved staircase with wrought-iron banisters that lead upstairs, before heading into the open floor plan living space.
A large living room, a formal dining room, and a gourmet kitchen with a huge island allow for plenty of room to entertain and visit with family and friends. The three-level home offers nine bedrooms including the primary bedroom that features a walk-out terrace and his and her bathrooms with a large walk-in closet with an island, shelving, and plenty of storage space. There is a total of twelve bathrooms in this beautiful mansion.
French doors from the large family room open to the pool terrace. The huge in-ground swimming pool is heated and the area is well-lit for nighttime entertaining. The home also offers a wine cellar that holds 1,000 bottles of wine, a billiards room for those who love to shoot a game or two of the pool, and a home theater that includes plush theater chairs and a bar area. There are plenty of green spaces on the property to take walks and to enjoy outdoor living.
Griffin married her current husband, Randy Bick on New Year’s in 2020 at the home in a beautiful wedding ceremony that was officiated by Griffin’s friend and fellow legendary comedian, Lily Tomlin.
Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing stars Josh and Matt Altman of Compass, Beverly Hills, are the listing agents for this magnificent property that offers plenty of security with a guard gate, fencing, and security system. Bel Air Crest is one of many gated communities in Bel Air. For a cool $15.9 million, this amazing mansion can be your new home!
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